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Here I list 12 of my favorite books that I read in 2025. Continue reading
Category Archives: Elliot’s Articles / Essays
Evil, Vengeance, and the Love of God
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My gut response to the madness of Minneapolis is not very Christian. Thank God for his convicting Word! Continue reading
5 More Influential Books – Secular Edition
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I conclude my list of 20 influential books, this time with the following: Watership Down by Richard Adams (1972), 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke (1968), A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins (1978), Shenzhen: A Travelogue by Guy Delisle (2006), and The China Mirage by James Bradley (2015). Continue reading
5 More Influential Books – Christian Edition
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“Five More Influential Christian Books” include the following titles: 1) The Bronze Bow, 2) Don’t Waste Your Life, 3) Four Views on Hell, 4) Mountain Rain, and 5) Paul on Trial Continue reading
Abiding in Christ: Pastoral Encouragement
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I shared this message from about “abiding in Christ” with some discouraged pastors. I hope it’ll be an encouragement to you as well. Key passages come from Ephesians and John. Continue reading
“Here We Go!” Thoughts on Moving and Contentment
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As my family moves to the Big City, we wonder if this move will be the salve our kids are longing for—or if they actually need something far greater. An article on contentment. Continue reading
The Vulnerable Soldier, 07: The Sword of the Spirit (Eph. 6:17)
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Paul challenges us to take up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. But what happens if we don’t? Continue reading
The Little Man’s 1,200th Book Review!
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Another Milestone! 1,200 book reviews in 15 years. Lord willing, I’ll keep reading and posting for another 1,200 and more 🙂 Continue reading
The Vulnerable Soldier, 06: The Helmet of Salvation (Eph. 6:17)
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How vulnerable is a soldier without a helmet? This study explores “the vulnerable soldier” who fails to take the helmet of salvation. Continue reading
The Vulnerable Soldier, 05: The Shield of Faith (Eph. 6:16)
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The Vulnerable Soldier carries all pieces of the spiritual armor…except one. In this article, we look closely at the vulnerabilities of dropping the shield of faith. Continue reading